Lottery Winnings & Property Settlements – Who gets the winnings?
If you win a lottery, are the lottery winnings an asset that the Family Court should adjust between you and your spouse post separation? The answer is generally “yes”...
Read MoreCommon questions asked about property settlements after separation
Deciding to separate is an important decision. Claire Aumuller answers some common questions regarding property settlements.
Read MoreThe McKenzie friend – S03E05 – Battle of Wills Video Series
It's likely that you do not know all the the things you need to run a court case properly. This is where a McKenzie Friend can help out.
Read MoreRejecting Inheritances – S03E04 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Rejected gifts in wills... Yes, gifts can be rejected, though why would anyone want to do that?
Read MoreThe reading of the will – S03E03 – Battle of Wills Video Series
The 'reading of the will' scenes you've seen in TV shows and movies do not reflect what really happens.
Read MoreWhen is a real estate agent the effective cause of the sale of a property?
A recent NSW Court of Appeal handed down a decision regarding an agent's entitlement to commission.
Read MoreBond, Administration Bond – S03E02 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When a beneficiary of a will disputes an administrator, the court would generally require a bond to be put in place.
Read MoreLegal Recognition of Same Sex Couples
An overview of legal issues related to same sex relationships and children/surrogacy.
Read MoreSelling? What about accepting a deposit of less than 10%?
Under a Contract for the Sale of Land in NSW a Purchaser is required to pay a deposit, usually being 10% of the purchase price, at exchange of Contracts. This...
Read MoreThe crunch of a Crisp order – S03E01 – Battle of Wills Video Series
A CRISP order is an attempt to soften the adage: “You can’t please all of the people all of the time”.
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